Emergency workers tried to clear water-clogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses on Thursday after a rare and epic rainstorm swamped the United Arab Emirates.
A care support worker who stole more than $25,000 from two elderly clients, including one’s life savings, used the money to buy a new car, a stereo and pay a friend’s vet bill.
The Health Ministry has again delayed its long-awaited review of the evidence for transgender children and teenagers' use of puberty blockers after a highly critical report from Britain.
Former Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr has continued to warn New Zealand against joining Pillar 2 of the AUKUS defence pact, saying it is "fragrant, methane-wrapped bull****".